Supporting
Black Businesses
In the Berkshires

Supporting
Black Businesses
In the Berkshires

Our mission

As a 501c3 non-profit, our mission is to aid and advocate economic development with respect to education, neighborhood revitalization, arts and culture, business ownership, social programming, environmental justice, recruitment and retention of business regarding the black community of Berkshire Black Entrepreneurs.

Our vision

Our vision is to be the lead anchor institution for black businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the Berkshires.

Best Practices 2022

The Berkshire Black Economic Council announces the following antiracist, economic justice, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion best practices to support DEI practitioners and increase supplier diversity in 2022!

Founding Sponsors

Greylock Federal Credit Union

Greylock Federal Credit Union is proud to work in partnership with the Berkshire Black Economic Council. With A.J. Enchill’s stellar leadership, it is thrilling to see the continuous growth and expansion of opportunities and resources for entrepreneurs in Berkshire County. For Greylock, this work is deeply meaningful as we, too, recognize and understand the importance of access toward achieving sustainable financial wellness. As BBEC has done since its inception, we know that the organization will continue to forge deeply powerful and impactful inroads for its members, and we’re excited to see what’s ahead.

- John Bissell, President & CEO, Greylock Federal Credit Union

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Coming soon...

Berkshire Bank

Coming soon...

BBEC’s Noir Roots is coming this fall, October 5, 2024!

Join BBEC at Clapp Park for family friendly and adult-catered events like a basketball tournament. We are currently looking for volunteers to help! Use the link below to sign up as a volunteer or share with someone you know would be interested!

DESEAN SCALES GALLERY

Got a chance to see DeSean Scales’ exhibition yet?!? Whether you did or not, now you have the ability to view it in our new Digital Gallery! Browse through the photos, get a feel for DeSean’s work, and if you see something you like, put in a request to purchase it from the artist!

Don’t forget, DeSean work is up until November 5th, 2024! So, stop by Monday through Thursday from 1pm – 5pm. If you have any questions, please email arts@berkshirebec.org

Enjoy the show!